Algebraic fractions

Algebraic fractions are fractions that contain algebraic expressions in the numerator, denominator or both. Working with them involves many of the same ideas as ordinary fractions, but also requires confident use of factorising, cancelling and simplifying algebraic expressions.

Explore our algebraic fractions worksheets, guides and interactive resources to practise:

The questions progress from straightforward cancellation to more challenging GCSE problems involving factorising expressions and finding common denominators.